just one more measurement...
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Jeff
Builder · Tinkerer · Sound Nerd · BBQ Enthusiast
Problem Solver · People Helper · Loyal · Gets It Done
Problem Solver · People Helper · Loyal · Gets It Done
"there's probably a better enclosure."
↓ measure twice, scroll once ↓
// notebook, page one
Jeff Stats
Self-assessed. Field-tested. Not up for debate.
Builder★★★★★
Problem Solving★★★★★
Patience★★★★★
BBQ★★★★★
Bass AppreciationMAX
"One More Tweak"∞
Coffee DependencyHIGH
People HelperALWAYS
// the bench
The Build
Measure twice. Cut once. Solder forever.
Cut List — 4×8 MDF
- Top / Bottom (2) — 69" × 19"
- Front / Back (2) — 69" × 19"
- Ends (2) — 19" × 11"
- Port Top / Bottom (2) — 67" × 15"
- Port Sides (2) — 17" × 15"
- Bracing — many
Today's Plan
- ☑ Client setup
- ☑ Amp rebuild
- ☑ Sub tests
- ☑ Grill time
- ☐ Relax? — maybe.
"Not enough bass yet."
Toolbox, Always Nearby
- Soldering iron — hot, ready, respected
- Tape measure — the "one more measurement" tool
- Coffee mug — "Focus. Fix. Repeat."
- Folded-port jig — for airflow that actually flows
// signal path
Sound System
Balanced. Clean. Right.
System Flow
TV (Optical) → DAC (Emotiva PT2)
→ EQ (FBQ1502HD) → Mixer (QSC TM16)
→ Amp (Alto TS408) → L / R → Sub
Result: balanced, clean, right. ✓
→ EQ (FBQ1502HD) → Mixer (QSC TM16)
→ Amp (Alto TS408) → L / R → Sub
Result: balanced, clean, right. ✓
Sub Box Spec
Kicker 44CWCS154 — 15" DVC 4Ω
600W RMS · Tuned to 31Hz · Ported
Max: 70"W × 20"D × 12"H · Top mount
Vb = 3.25 ft³ (net) · Fb = 31Hz
Port: Sonotube, 16"⌀ × 60" long
600W RMS · Tuned to 31Hz · Ported
Max: 70"W × 20"D × 12"H · Top mount
Vb = 3.25 ft³ (net) · Fb = 31Hz
Port: Sonotube, 16"⌀ × 60" long
Frequency Sweet Spot
20 · 50 · 100 · 200 · 500 · 1K · 2K · 5K · 10K · 20K Hz
+6dB curve, dips gently to −12dB in the highs.
Not too much. Just right.
Shop Playlist
Whatever's playing during the build. Coffee helps too.
// the table
The Table
Low and slow, then hot and fast.
Reverse Sear
Perfect crust. Juicy center.
Low and slow — then hot and fast.
Chicken Salad
- — Chicken
- — Mayo
- — Celery
- — Onion (optional)
- — Salt / pepper
- — Love it ♥
Good Butter
Keep it simple. Let it shine.
Vacuum Sealed
Freezer 0°F. Stays fresh.
Good Times
Good flower. Good storage. Good company.
// the plan
Life Plan
- 1 Help people
- 2 Build cool stuff
- 3 Eat good
- 4 Enjoy the ride
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